There’s a new face on Washington Boulevard near 25th Street, and it’s already making quite an impact on the Ogden social scene.Harp and Hound, according to its Facebook page, is “Ogden’s newest bar above Ogden’s second newest bar.” When Sea Bears Ogden Fish House moved to the Union Station, it left an open space above the basement bar Funk ‘n Dive. Dave Morris and Bridget … [Read more...]

My wife hates beer. If it was the only liquid she had access to on a deserted and arid island, she would die of thirst. I’m the weirdest beer drinker. I down a lager when my stomach is upset, and in the summer I’ll drink one over ice from time to time. No Guinness for me. That’s like drinking a glass of liquid wheat bread. So why would I pen some words on beer? Because its … [Read more...]

Some of Utah's best chefs and brewers sit down with a cold one and discuss their favorite food and beer pairings currently available on their menus.Oasis Café
Looking for a breakfast/brunch beer pairing? Look to Oasis Café for Squatter’s Nitro Red Ale on tap paired with huevos rancheros. Chef Efren Nicholas combines Spanish rice, southwest vegetables and a housemade salsa … [Read more...]

If Moab’s thousands of acres of mountain biking and off-road trails are making you thirsty, there is a sanctuary nearby known as Moab Brewery.Besides serving as the home of Jeep Safari, Moab is quickly becoming known as the "mountain biking capital of North America"; and it's a well-known fact that mountain biking and craft beer go together like love and marriage.After … [Read more...]

Andrew Dasenbrock and his head brewer are planning to open Kiitos at their new location in the summer of 2017 and start welcoming patrons to test their craft beer. Dasenbrock has taken numerous precautions to ensure that his new pub is as environmentally friendly as possible.Construction plans were made so they could install a treatment system to limit water waste. This new … [Read more...]

Talisman Brewing Company has been growing steadily out of Ogden, UT, through a word-of-mouth campaign and an awesome following on social media. They are growing even more in popularity through their loyal customer base, which made the choice to leave a full-time desk job a good decision. Joann Williams and Dusty are owners of Talisman Brewing, and while Joann still puts in full … [Read more...]

Last year Roosters Brewing Company hired Jacquie King, she is one of the few female brewers in the male-dominated industry. We wanted to meet Jacquie and learn what she is bringing to one of Utah’s most well-established breweries.Jacquie spent 6 years in Munich, Germany. (arguably the beer capital of the world). Attending the world’s first and most famous Oktoberfest as a … [Read more...]

Chad Krusell is the new head brewer of Desert Edge Brewery, taking over from Chris Haas, who held the job for 16 years. Chad’s goal is to “keep the system going and keep the beer flowing.” He is gradually working to incorporate some of his own recipes in small batches to see how well they do. “I love it,” he says. “It is a cool place to work. I worried about taking over from … [Read more...]

Bohemian Brewery and Grill
Brian Erickson is the head brewer at Bohemian Brewery and Grill, and he is excited about the small batches of brews they have been putting out. “We’re finding new ways to get small beers into cans. We’ve got new hops coming in from Germany who are following the Americans with wild new hops. We can brew some fun, different beers. We’ve got a couple of … [Read more...]

Opening the production facility at Proper Brewing Co. a year ago meant that for the first time, the brewery has been able to package some of Utah’s favorite beers that were being served for years up at Avenues Proper. Among these is the Lake Effect Gose (née Gose the Gozerian), an archaic German wheat beer that’s sour and tangy, flavored with local salt and coriander. Proper is … [Read more...]

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